Syria seeks $300 billion compensation from Iran after Assad’s fall

Media outlets close to Syria’s new administration reported Wednesday that Syrian authorities are preparing to file a memorandum with international courts demanding Iran pay hundreds of billions of dollars in compensation to the Syrian state and people.

The memorandum reportedly seeks $300 billion for damages caused by Iran’s military support to Assad’s regime, including backing militias linked to Tehran.

This development follows the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad by opposition forces on December 8 in a swift offensive that ended 13 years of war.

Iran had invested billions of dollars to prop up Assad, sending Revolutionary Guard forces to help him stay in power.

Meanwhile, Syria’s new Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, issued a stern warning to Iran, urging it to respect Syria’s sovereignty and the will of its people.

In a post on X, Shaibani stated, “Iran must respect the Syrian people’s will and the country’s sovereignty. We warn them against spreading chaos in Syria and hold them responsible for any consequences of their recent statements.”